Cross Country Jenny Keenan |
Over 25 years ago, when I was a high school runner, Checkers' running club took me on Sunday long runs and showed me the comradery, joy, and adventure that running can bring to someone's life.
From these early days of running, I have not stopped. I ran at the University at Buffalo where I set four school records and qualified for NCAA D1 Cross Country Nationals.
Post college I have won Buffalo Runner of the Year three times and this past year I was USATF's Masters Runner of the year.
As much as I enjoy running, I also love supporting the community as well. I am on the board for 2 area races and have been coaching high school XC and track for over 17 years.
My coaching philosophy for high school athletes is to try to make them lifelong runners. Every person can find joy in the running community.
Whether it is building a network of friends to run with, accomplishing a distance goal, or running a personal best time, everyone can achieve success at their own level and be proud of themselves and their personal growth.
My goal as a checker's board member is to help runners find a community that will support them to achieve their goals and find a place where they can grow and learn about running.
Being a Checker's member has helped me do this and it is time for me to pay it forward and do the same for others!
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